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Flights from Colombo to Busan

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Busan. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Ho Chi Minh City, about 9h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 52m
CMBPUSPVG

Colombo to Busan at a glance

Fastest journey9h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Ho Chi Minh City

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Busan

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMB Shanghai (PVG) PUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 52m
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2
CMB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) PUS
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 37m
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3
CMB Singapore (SIN) PUS
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Jeju Air, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 38m
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4
CMB Bangkok (BKK) PUS
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Same alliance ~10h 06m
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CMB Hong Kong (HKG) PUS
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air Busan, HK Express, Trinity Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 04m
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CMB Seoul (ICN) PUS
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,913 km3,672 miles
Journey time
9h 52mestimate
Time difference
+3.5hBusan vs Colombo
Currency in Busan
KRW
Airports
CMB → PUS

Flights from Colombo to Busan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Busan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Busan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,913 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Busan?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Singapore (SIN) and Bangkok (BKK). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Busan?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Busan?
Busan is 3.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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